M4 Junction 4 London village dog walk, Greater London Junction 4 This seems to be a village that the 21st century had nearly forgotten, and it's a very relaxing spot for a walk. The village pub is dog-friendly.
Dumsey Meadow local dog walk, Surrey Junction 11 Wander through the idyllic Dumsey Meadow and this leads to a pathway alongside the river.
Ruislip Lido dog walk, Greater London With a beach and extensive woodland surrounding it, this can be canine heaven.
Minet Country Park, Greater London Junction 3 Suburban park with easy access routes throughout. Once farmland, and then neglected wasteland Minet has been massively improved, and is now a welcome open space in the area.
M25 Junction 17 dog walk, Hertfordshire Junction 17 For a short stroll with the dog, there is comfortable flat walking around part of the first lake. This is really close to the motorway junction but you'd never know it.
A412 Dog walk and dog-friendly country pub near Ruislip, Greater London Junction 17 An easy to find dog-friendly dining inn and a good off-lead dog walk within 3 miles of the M25 and also the M40.
Elthorne Park dog walk, Hanwell, Greater London Junction 2 A park that's also near the canal, so if your dog needs a longer run there's a lot more walking on the towpath.
Mill Hill Park dog walks, Greater London Useful neighbourhood park for dog walkers, and close to the end of the M1 and the A1. Gently old-fashioned sort of park, in a nice way.
Greenford local dog walk, Greater London A good 'last chance' off-lead stop before getting into London, there are fantastic views over London from the top of the hill - and it really feels like countryside.
Gunnersbury Park local dog walk, Greater London Junction 2 This is a great place to give the dog a walk if you're heading into London, where open space with free parking gets harder to find.
Primrose Hill local dog walks, Greater London Popular and ever so slightly trendy piece of open space with views and fresh air. Ideal for a bit of celeb spotting. Not the place to be without a poo bag!